Stiff neck?  Sore shoulders? Aching back? A new, free, ergonomic training program by the UO's Office of Risk Management offers practical ergonomic tips and advice for office workers at the university.  The one-hour class – which begins June 26 and will be offered once per month through October – is intended to help workers combat aches and pains, reduce stress and feel more energized. 

In the District of Oregon, the trend among bankruptcy judges has historically been to employ career clerks. But University of Oregon law school student Matthew Mertens bucked that trend recently when he accepted a unique term clerkship with Chief Judge Elizabeth Perris of the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the district. "Just learning from [Judge Perris] is going to be unbelievable," Mertens said. "She has more experience in her eyelash than I do in my entire body."

Today, the State Board of Higher Education granted permission to the University of Oregon to equip its sworn police officers with firearms.  At the meeting, UO President Michael Gottfredson expressed appreciation to the campus community and partners for their involvement through discussions about safety and security.“Many people have been involved in conversations that will lead to a more meaningful relationship with our law enforcement professionals and improve the safety and security of our community,” said President Gottfredson. 

The weekly AroundtheO photo gallery focuses on the people and places that make the University of Oregon special.

A new study by University of Oregon researchers reveals a novel stem cell mechanism that may help explain how neurons form in humans. Researchers have known for some time that stem cells are capable of producing new cells. But the study shows how a select group of stem cells can create progenitors that then generate numerous subtypes of cells.